Intangible Asset

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Asset

(3) Intangible Asset

Intangible asset consists of the historical acquisition cost of certain technology rights for Vascepa and has an estimated weighted-average remaining useful life of 11.3 years. The carrying value as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is as follows:

In thousands	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
Technology rights	$	11,624		$	11,624
Accumulated amortization		(4,305	)		(4,144	)
Intangible assets, net	$	7,319		$	7,480